plural theaters-in-the-round
Definition of theater-in-the-round
1
: a theater in which the stage is located in the center of the auditorium
— called also arena theater
2
: the style or method of staging plays in a theater-in-the-round
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“Theater-in-the-round.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theater-in-the-round. Accessed 28 Sep. 2021.
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The first known use of theater-in-the-round was in 1948
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